SHE Manager

First Milk Limited; Shaftesbury; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & Bonus

34 days holiday per year (incl. public

Holiday purchase scheme (up to 5 days)

Colleague Discounts Platform

Job summary

BV Dairy, now part of the First Milk group, seeks a SHE Manager in Shaftesbury to lead Environmental and Health & Safety initiatives. You will oversee certification maintenance (ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001/ISO 45001), drive improvements, and work with regulators to ensure compliance.

The role supports BU leadership and cross-functional projects with managers and operators. The position offers a competitive salary (£55,000–£60,000) and a 34-day holiday entitlement, with additional holiday purchase

Qualifications

• Environmental qualification (IEMA/ISEP) and H&S systems management experience.
• NEBOSH certification preferred.
• ISO14001/OHSAS18001 systems management experience.
• Internal Auditor certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• To manage the company’s Environmental and H&S management system and consult with regulatory authorities.
• To maintain and develop the company’s certifications (ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 (ISO45001)).
• To manage accident and near miss investigations and plan improvements to reduce accidents
• To ensure that company meets environmental and H&S objectives within time scale given.
• To explore environmental and H&S advances in products, process and equipment that deliver benefits to the company
• Contribute as part of the BU leadership team beyond functional role
• Facilitate and manage projects to achieve targeted improvements in SHE aspects, reduction of wastage and optimum use of services, involving managers, operators, and other key personnel fully in the process.

Skills

IEMA/ISEP qualification

NEBOSH

ISO14001/OHSAS18001 experience

Internal Auditor

Education

Env Permit Operators Competence NVQ

Train the Trainer cert

Food Hygiene qualification

Internal Auditor

Job description

BV Dairy is a manufacture of specialist dairy produce, established 1958 in Shaftesbury Dorset. In 2024 we joined the First Milk group – a British farmer-owned dairy co-operative.You can find our products in most supermarkets across the whole of the UK.To strengthen our team, we are looking for a SHE Manager.

Monday – Friday 08:30 – 17:00
Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 per year

The Role

• To manage the company’s Environmental and H&S management system and consult with regulatory authorities.
• To maintain and develop the company’s certifications (ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 (ISO45001)).
• To manage accident and near miss investigations and plan improvements to reduce accidents
• To ensure that company meets environmental and H&S objectives within time scale given.
• To explore environmental and H&S advances in products, process and equipment that deliver benefits to the company
• Contribute as part of the BU leadership team beyond functional role
• Facilitate and manage projects to achieve targeted improvements in SHE aspects, reduction of wastage and optimum use of services, involving managers, operators, and other key personnel fully in the process.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Environmental qualification – IEMA/ISEP, NEBOSH, ISO14001/OHSAS18001 systems management experience.
• Preferred: Env Permit Operators Competence NVQ, Train the Trainer cert, Food Hygiene qualification, Internal Auditor
• Certification continuation for ISO14001 and OHSAS18001(ISO 45001)
• Confident, proactive, and able to work on your own initiative
• Resilient, adaptable, and energised by change
• Detail focused with a strong sense of ownership and “can do” attitude

The Benefits

• Competitive salary & Bonus;
• 34 days holiday per year (incl. public holidays)
• Additional Holiday purchase scheme (up to 5 days);
• Colleague Discounts Platform.

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